The bar graph shows average yearly earnings in the United States for people with a college...

The bar graph shows average yearly earnings in the United States for people with a college education, by final degree earned. Exercises are based on the data displayed by the graph.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

The average yearly salary of an American whose final degree is a doctorate is $39 thousand less than twice that of an American whose final degree is a bachelor’s. Combined, two people with each of these educational attainments earn $126 thousand. Find the average yearly salary of Americans with each of these final degrees.

Even as Americans increasingly view a college education as essential for success, many believe that a college education is becoming less available to qualified students. Exercises are based on the data displayed by the graph.

Source: Public Agenda